Vanguard Core Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VCRM) Alternatives
Vanguard Core Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VCRM) belongs to the Municipal Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VCRM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VCRM
VCRM charges 0.12% annually. Among ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VCRM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Municipal Bond ETF | 0.03% | Oct 11, 2022 | VCRM vs SCMB | |
| Fidelity Systematic Municipal Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | VCRM vs FMUN | |
| Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | Aug 21, 2015 | VCRM vs VTEB | |
| iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF | 0.07% | Nov 5, 2008 | VCRM vs SUB | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF Shares | 0.07% | Mar 8, 2023 | VCRM vs VTES |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VCRM
Among ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 98 | Jul 23, 2024 | VCRM vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 97 | Nov 1, 2018 | VCRM vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | 96 | Mar 3, 2015 | VCRM vs MEAR | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 95 | Oct 4, 2007 | VCRM vs CALI | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | 95 | Jun 24, 2024 | VCRM vs PUSH |
Top Performing VCRM Alternatives (YTD)
VCRM alternatives from the Municipal Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlay Shares Municipal Bond ETF | 1.60% | Sep 30, 2019 | VCRM vs OVM | |
| Xtrackers Municipal Infrastructure Revenue Bond ET... | 1.36% | Jun 4, 2013 | VCRM vs RVNU | |
| X-Square Municipal Income Tax Free ETF | 0.90% | May 18, 2023 | VCRM vs ZTAX | |
| SPDR Nuveen Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Municipa... | 0.82% | Apr 13, 2011 | VCRM vs HYMB | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 0.69% | Nov 1, 2018 | VCRM vs FUMB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VCRM
VCRM alternatives from the Municipal Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2024 Term Muni Bond ETF | 0.00% | Mar 20, 2018 | VCRM vs IBMM | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 1.03% | Nov 1, 2018 | VCRM vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 1.09% | Oct 4, 2007 | VCRM vs CALI | |
| abrdn Ultra Short Municipal Income Active ETF | 1.11% | Oct 20, 2025 | VCRM vs AMUN | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 1.15% | Jul 23, 2024 | VCRM vs GUMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VCRM
VCRM alternatives from the Municipal Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | -0.48% | Jul 23, 2024 | VCRM vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | -0.60% | Nov 1, 2018 | VCRM vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | -0.78% | Oct 4, 2007 | VCRM vs CALI | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | -0.85% | Jun 24, 2024 | VCRM vs PUSH | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | -0.86% | Mar 3, 2015 | VCRM vs MEAR |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.66% | Sep 7, 2010 | VCRM vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | -3.29% | Jun 27, 2016 | VCRM vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 62 | -6.16% | Mar 25, 2004 | VCRM vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 3.51% | Jan 26, 2011 | VCRM vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -9.39% | Nov 13, 2000 | VCRM vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 74 | -0.74% | Jun 24, 2008 | VCRM vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 65 | 3.69% | Feb 7, 2019 | VCRM vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 50 | 0.09% | Apr 3, 2007 | VCRM vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 47 | -1.48% | Dec 19, 2013 | VCRM vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 60 | 3.54% | Jan 26, 2004 | VCRM vs VTV |
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